Frequently Asked Questions

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 A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

NOTE: as defined per https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-2/#amendment-2

 USCCA stands for the United States Concealed Carry Association https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/referral?gid=MDAxNWIwMDAwMXZENVRCQUEw&tID=5bf43111b0cd6 danger and more importantly be responsible well trained and informed gun owners. They are a  community made up of single moms (like myself), law abiding citizens, new gun owners, senior citizens and others regardless of faith, race and/or  political views. 

For more info and/or to be a part of this awesome community click here: https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/referral?id=MDAxNWIwMDAwMXZENVRCQUEw&tID=5bf43111b0cd6

As a general rule of thumb, you should begin teaching child/children about firearms when they first show awareness or interest in them. This might mean your child notices your cleaning or handling your firearm or hears someone talking about going to shoot at the range. Even to include observing and mimicking others handling a firearm, to which they may view as a toy.  This will most likely happen between 3 and 7 years of age. 

 Our program will begin at age seven (7). Our children's program primary focus is SAFETY and AWARENESS.  Details of our program's requirements and expectations will be found on the Children's Program page once finalized. 

We understand that everyone is NOT created equal in the world of firearms. 

With SAFETY being our priority and in an effort to re-assure your safety, new persons comfortability and establish proper handling with each individual PRIOR to going to the range for LIVE FIRE we have incorporated the UCCA Yellow Training Pistol, SIRT Pistols as well as a Recoil Enabled Training Pistol.

• USCCA Yellow Training Pistol An inert, solid-mold training pistol used solely for reinforcing safe handling, grip, draw, sight alignment, and trigger finger discipline. It has NO working parts and it’s an outstanding tool for dry practice at home use. 
• SIRT Pistols (Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger): These are inert replicas with a laser integrated, allowing for trigger control training without needing to reset the slide between shots.
• Recoil Enabled Training Pistol- powered by green gas  this training pistol offers a more realistic training. This will allow first time shooters to become even more familiar with ergonomics, take down, slide, drop free magazine, more importantly the blowback action which simulates recoil  and offers enhanced grip texture. 

NO You DO NOT  need to bring your own firearm to our classes. 

We offer usage from a small selection of 9mm firearms for the live-fire qualification portion of concealed carry test.  

 However, bringing your own firearm is highly recommended for familiarity. 

                                               PLEASE NOTE IF USING YOUR OWN FIREARM :

•  It must be unloaded, cleaned, and secured in a case.  
• You MUST allow the Instructor to inspect your firearm for safety.

NO! Successful completion of a state approved conceal and carry class you will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION which you will then submit a completed application to your  home state with applicable fees.

 Visit your state agency's website for offical details; Illinois residents will apply at:   https://isp.illinois.gov/Foid

FOID - Firearm Owner Identificard Card -  identifies a person as eligible to possess/acquire firearms and firearm ammunition as part of a public safety initiative in the State of Illinois.  

CCL   - Concealed Carry License - legally allows an individual carry a concealed firearm 

PERC - Permanent Employee Registration Card -  is a type of identification card issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for individuals who work in the private security industry in the state of Illinois.